Very Fat arms

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  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
    Its not based on weight loss, its more based on fat loss. Strength training, with heavy weights will help cut fat.

    No it won't. It will help build strength and prevent muscle loss while eating at a deficit will cut fat.

    Best site i have found:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/category/fat-loss/fat-loss-fundamentals
  • snowangl317
    snowangl317 Posts: 9 Member
    My doctor told me that lifting heavier weights at few reps is a great way to tone and burn fat. Women generally don't have enough testosterone to "bulk" up muscle wise so don't worry about that. When you lift weight you tear muscle (gradually) and when your body repairs this tearing you burn lots of calories. My doctor recommend to me that I lift the heaviest weight I can tolerate within reason for 8-10 times for 2-3 reps. This worked well for me I used a 20lb weight, but don't hurt yourself. You can tell when it is working because you get really, really HUNGRY when you lift weights because your body is starving for calories so make sure to eat your whole daily allowance of protein! Good luck!


    Should one lift this higher weight slowly or at a pretty fast pace? I have heard both ways and I am not sure which one to follow. I see people lifting fast, and other lifting very slowly.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Its not based on weight loss, its more based on fat loss. Strength training, with heavy weights will help cut fat.

    No it won't. It will help build strength and prevent muscle loss while eating at a deficit will cut fat.

    Best site i have found:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/category/fat-loss/fat-loss-fundamentals

    I am rather diverse in the fundamentals of fat loss and weight loss. But just because you lose weight, doesn't mean it's all fat. You can lose lean body mass along the way. It is also possible to add 10 lbs of muscle mass and tighten your body. And you add muscle by eating at a surplus of calories along with heavy weight training.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/392784-skinny-fat-vs-fit-photo?hl=skinny+fat

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    My doctor told me that lifting heavier weights at few reps is a great way to tone and burn fat. Women generally don't have enough testosterone to "bulk" up muscle wise so don't worry about that. When you lift weight you tear muscle (gradually) and when your body repairs this tearing you burn lots of calories. My doctor recommend to me that I lift the heaviest weight I can tolerate within reason for 8-10 times for 2-3 reps. This worked well for me I used a 20lb weight, but don't hurt yourself. You can tell when it is working because you get really, really HUNGRY when you lift weights because your body is starving for calories so make sure to eat your whole daily allowance of protein! Good luck!


    Should one lift this higher weight slowly or at a pretty fast pace? I have heard both ways and I am not sure which one to follow. I see people lifting fast, and other lifting very slowly.

    The benefit of a slower pace lift is you concentrate more on form which will provide better results.
  • scagneti
    scagneti Posts: 707 Member
    I had massive arms and it took forever, but they're now at a point that I'm very happy with them. They are the first place I gain though and, of course, the last place I lose. My husband can't believe the difference. I used to have to get the doctor to use an add on for doing blood pressure because the regular band didn't fit.

    I did a lot of heavy weights and what I call "backscratchers" with 10 lb weights. Push ups and planks seemed to help too.
  • EmRobo
    EmRobo Posts: 146 Member
    Thanks for the information!!

    I call mine bingo wings!
  • chrisb75
    chrisb75 Posts: 395 Member
    Its not based on weight loss, its more based on fat loss. Strength training, with heavy weights will help cut fat.

    No it won't. It will help build strength and prevent muscle loss while eating at a deficit will cut fat.

    Best site i have found:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/category/fat-loss/fat-loss-fundamentals

    I am rather diverse in the fundamentals of fat loss and weight loss. But just because you lose weight, doesn't mean it's all fat. You can lose lean body mass along the way. It is also possible to add 10 lbs of muscle mass and tighten your body. And you add muscle by eating at a surplus of calories along with heavy weight training.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/392784-skinny-fat-vs-fit-photo?hl=skinny+fat

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    I understand that. However, you cannot CUT FAT in a surplus. When you CUT you are losing fat and muscle, you lift to maintain LBM in a Cut phase, and lift to ADD muscle (and fat as a side affect) in a surplus or BULK phase. The OP mentioned she is also trying to lose weight, that means she is cutting not bulking (as in your "skinny fat") pictures.
  • ediblepotential
    ediblepotential Posts: 13
    Stay consistent and you'll lose the unwanted fat.
    Starting out with small sets of push-ups (3 sets of 5) at home, then working up, really helped my arms.
  • MrsKearns
    MrsKearns Posts: 38 Member
    I think that you WILL lose but it MAY be the last thing to go. I've found that im losing the weight in the reverse of how it was put on...and my belly has always been there (as opposed to thighs obliques and face fat) so I expect it will be the last thing I lose too. Just keep at it. Lifting weights and toning will help in the mean time though!
  • sehrler
    sehrler Posts: 89 Member
    I love my shake weight even though it makes me laugh. I use it to warm up, then do cardio, then pushups and weights (flys and tricep extensions etc.) and pilates. It is good for helping tone as a small part of a workout but you will have to incorporate heavier weights and other exercises like dips and pushups to get really good results. It does help get your heart rate up to start, especially if you follow the dvd that comes with it. Also, unfortunately your body will take time to adjust to the weight loss, I found my arms were a little flabbier then suddenly rebounded after a while, I guess the skin needed to catch up.
  • TRISTAR
    TRISTAR Posts: 105 Member
    I've started to notice my biceps toning, but it's my triceps and the hanging fat I'm more concerned with. No difference to my triceps so far :/
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    Its not based on weight loss, its more based on fat loss. Strength training, with heavy weights will help cut fat.

    No it won't. It will help build strength and prevent muscle loss while eating at a deficit will cut fat.

    Best site i have found:
    http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/category/fat-loss/fat-loss-fundamentals

    I am rather diverse in the fundamentals of fat loss and weight loss. But just because you lose weight, doesn't mean it's all fat. You can lose lean body mass along the way. It is also possible to add 10 lbs of muscle mass and tighten your body. And you add muscle by eating at a surplus of calories along with heavy weight training.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/392784-skinny-fat-vs-fit-photo?hl=skinny+fat

    http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

    I understand that. However, you cannot CUT FAT in a surplus. When you CUT you are losing fat and muscle, you lift to maintain LBM in a Cut phase, and lift to ADD muscle (and fat as a side affect) in a surplus or BULK phase. The OP mentioned she is also trying to lose weight, that means she is cutting not bulking (as in your "skinny fat") pictures.

    At what point in my post did i mention a surplus. Additionally, you can cut fat without losing lean body mass/muscle. If you have a small deficit and lift heavy its much easier to do this. If yiu really like i can add the responses i get from others members that demonstrate this.
  • TRISTAR
    TRISTAR Posts: 105 Member
    Oh great, and my arms are getting bigger (just measured them). Very unhappy
    I've started to notice my biceps toning, but it's my triceps and the hanging fat I'm more concerned with. No difference to my triceps so far :/
  • Jain
    Jain Posts: 861 Member
    Long story short. I've always had big arms, it's genetic. But a while ago I lost a lot of weight with the help lifting. I put it all back on but thats another story.
    My arms were the last part to shrink, but shrink they did & I ended up with quite impressive guns.:wink: They were still big mind, but toned and shapely.
    Stick with it & check on Youtube for exercises you can do at home.
  • TRISTAR
    TRISTAR Posts: 105 Member
    Thanks Jain, i will take a look. Its good to hear from someone who has had the same problem.
  • terry_mtb
    terry_mtb Posts: 45
    I also have forever waving arms..I saw a doctor, he told me I would need surgery for that problem...I could not afford that...he was a plastic surgeon..I might be able to tone but I will always have them. but I am older maybe that is why
  • SusanLovesToEat
    SusanLovesToEat Posts: 213 Member
    Not sure if this will be helpful but I've always had very big arms. They were smaller in proportion when I worked out A LOT and lost a ton of weight but always big for my size. Maybe I just had a lot of muscle?
    But this time they are smaller in proportion as I lose weight. Perhaps strengthening but not building exercises will help you-like Pilates. I'm not lifting at all and they are definately the smallest they've ever been in proportion to my overall size this time.
  • Cyndieann
    Cyndieann Posts: 152 Member
    think of fat like feathers...big a fluffy taking alot of room, and muscle like lead, small, sleek, needing much less room. A lb of feathers vs a lb of lead may weight the same, but the look is totally different.

    You need to weight train with heavy weights and not just your tricep, you need to work bicep, lats, shoulders, back, delts, all of it

    Jess

    This! I"ve been lifting 10lbs, 4 different ways, almost daily for nearly 6months. I just noticed a couple of days ago that my "wings" are gone!!! I have not been "wingless" for 20+ years. It feels super amazing, but it's a slow process. No big deal though, I do it while I watch tv every evening, 20 mins/day. Just keep doing it, it'll happen for you. Good luck on your weight loss journey!!! :)

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